GM Forum 2018 Highlights: Keynote speech by Ibrahim ‘Bandhu’ Saleem; “Tourism in Maldives – A Historical Perspective.”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Saleem’s keynote address was themed around “Tourism in Maldives – A Historical Perspective”. He highlighted the humble beginnings of the tourism industry in the Maldives from prior to the opening of the first resort to the world-renowned luxury destination that it is today. His presentation gave insights into the trends in tourist arrivals, the industry’s […]
Niyama Private Islands unveils Eid package, Six Senses launches ‘Grow With Six Senses’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Niyama Private Islands Maldives is inviting guests to take advantage of its special Eid offer with 40% off on room rates, while Six Senses launches ‘Grow With Six Senses’ – the group’s new framework for the kid’s programmes which incorporate six dimensions of wellness into all activities for younger guests and the company’s approach to […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli Team Attends Lvtong Training
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]A team from Jumeirah Vittaveli Maldives is currently visiting Lvtong Electric Car in Guangdong, China for training on buggy maintenance. According to Jumeirah Vittaveli, this is the second time their staff is being trained at the facility. Three colleagues from Jumeirah Vittaveli engineering department will spend eight days in the training.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”18852″ img_size=”full” […]
Emirates Skywards boosts rewards, increases flexibility in managing Miles
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Emirates has announced that members of its award-winning loyalty programme Skywards can now buy, gift or transfer Miles to their loved ones at a more attractive rate. With this improvement, Emirates has made it even easier to redeem reward flights and earn travel and lifestyle rewards by giving members more flexibility in managing their Skywards […]
Carpe Diem Maldives, Loliware to bring the world’s first biodegradable and edible straw to the Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Carpe Diem Maldives has partnered with Loliware to bring the world’s first biodegradable and edible straw to the Maldives. Designed to disappear, manufacturing begins this month to create the healthy and refreshing straw you can eat, according to Carpe Diem Maldives. It’s widely claimed there are enough plastic straws to wrap around the Earth’s circumference […]
Four Seasons Maldives’ Hospitality Apprenticeship programme exceeds ‘milestone’ with 500 graduates
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]48 apprentices have graduated the Four Seasons Resorts Maldives’ Apprenticeship programme 2018, taking the total number of graduates to date over its 500 milestones, to 536. The graduation ceremony, held at the National Art Gallery, was honoured by the presence of Thoriq Ibrahim, the Minister of Environment and Energy. In addition to celebrating the achievements […]
Maldives Coffee Academy, by the first Maldivian Q-Grader and Authorised Specialty Coffee Association Trainer
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Coffee Lab Maldives has announced the certification of Ahmed ‘Afrah’ Mohamed – the Managing Director of Coffee Lab Maldives – as an Authorised Specialty Coffee Association Trainer (AST) by the international renowned Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). Afrah is the first Q-grader in the Maldives. Speciality coffee was first introduced to the Maldives in mid-2014 and […]
Gallery: Graduation ceremony of Discover Hospitality Programme 2017
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Graduation ceremony of Discover Hospitality Programme 2017 Held at Hotel Jen
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Universal Enterprises, in association with Villa College, celebrated the graduation of the first class of the Discover Hospitality programme yesterday at Hotel Jen. This collaborative programme is equivalent to and was awarded Certificate III in Hospitality by Villa College to the graduating class. The ceremony also included awarding of the scholarships and letters of offer […]
Scoot to join Singapore Airlines’ HighFlyer Programme
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Singapore Airlines announces that corporate members of its HighFlyer programme can now earn HighFlyer points when flying on Singapore Airlines (SIA) or SilkAir itineraries with connections onto Scoot. Scoot is the low-cost long-haul airline owned by SIA. Corporates under the HighFlyer programme can earn five HighFlyer points for every S$1 spent if their SIA or […]
Reethi Faru Resort becomes a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Reethi Faru Resort, the new holiday escape located in Raa Atoll, has become a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Reethi Faru Resort is amongst a number of independent properties to join Preferred Hotels & Resorts, as it substantially increased its portfolio. 35 new member hotels across 17 countries joined the independent hotel brand between […]
Fushifaru Launches Wellness Program ‘Maldivian Mind, Body & Soul’
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fushifaru Maldives partners with leading female wellness gurus in the Maldives to launch their “Maldivian Mind, Body & Soul” Programme. The core components of the programme consist of strength training, mindful yoga, and color therapy. The Body component of the program, Strength Training will comprise of Muay Thai, Boxing, HIIT, and Core Conditioning, guided by […]
